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Articles 10221 through 10320 of 35809:
- 'The Army Has To Come Out' (OutLook, Arundhati Roy, Jun 01, 2006)
'The Indians are teaching the Americans, too, how to occupy a place ... The occupation of Kashmir has taken place over years. ... In Iraq, you have 125,000 or so American troops in a situation of war, controlling 25 million Iraqis.
- Five Years After (OutLook, B. Raman , Jun 01, 2006)
Large sections of the people of Kabul, who had welcomed the entry of the Northern Alliance and US troops into Kabul in 2001 with flowers, song and dance, shouted the most abusive slogans against the US and Mr Karzai on May 29, 2006. What gives?
- Valley Of Rising Expectations (Pioneer, Ghazanfar Butt, Jun 01, 2006)
The Roundtable Conference has provided the Kashmiris with an opportunity to suggest sustainable self-rule, says Ghazanfur Butt
- Mistaken Apology (Pioneer, Editorial, The Pioneer, Jun 01, 2006)
Janet Daley wonders why Lib-Left intellectuals, who abused the US for supporting dictators during the Cold War, criticise Bush for overthrowing Saddam Hussein
- The 'Rent A Quota' Drama (Pioneer, ASHOK MALIK, Jun 01, 2006)
Cruel as it may sound, the medical students' strike in Delhi - with occasional add-ons in other cities - hasn't really gripped middle India.
- Dalai Lama's Varanasi Connection (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 01, 2006)
What do the Dalai Lama's ornate robes, kimkhabs used in Hollywood costumes, the rich brocades adorning Tibetan monastries in India and abroad and exquisite dragon fabrics available across Buddhist centres have in common? Varanansi. Amazing but true.
- Prachanda Seeks Release Of Leaders For Talks To Succeed (Pioneer, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Maoist supremo Prachanda has said that their negotiations with the government on ending the decade-old insurgency would definitely lead to a solution this time but sought release of all senior rebel leaders from jails in Nepal and India before the . . .
- Syria's Silent Purge (Hindu, Simon Tisdall, Jun 01, 2006)
Reasons for the regime's new bullishness lie largely beyond the country's borders.
- New Evidence, Witnesses In Diana Probe (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
A senior detective leading an official British inquiry into the death of Princess Diana said on Tuesday that new forensic evidence and fresh witnesses have been uncovered by investigators.
- Nda Asks Sonia To Resign From House (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Seeking to deepen Congress' embarrassment over President Kalam's decision to return the Bill on office of profit to Parliament, BJP on Wednesday trained its guns on Sonia Gandhi demanding her resignation from the House.
- Office Of Profit Issue: Pm Meets President (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday met President A P J Abdul Kalam to articulate the Government's position after the latter returned the controversial Office of Profit Bill to Parliament for reconsideration.
- Minority Report (Times of India, Sanjib Baruah, Jun 01, 2006)
It is a myth that Muslims vote for the Congress because of its secular credentials. 'Minority prudence' has always been a factor. Muslims have often voted strategically for the most likely winner.
- The Unrest In Sri Lanka (Tribune, G. Parthasarathy, Jun 01, 2006)
On May 21, 1991, a suicide bomber strapped with explosives deputed by LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran blew herself up and assassinated former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi.
- "The Drug Problem As We Know It Of Late Is A Consequence . . . (Hindu, Marcus Dam, Jun 01, 2006)
Antonio Maria Costa, Executive Director, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, claims his office has been able to contain the problem of narcotics use. In an interview during a brief visit to Kolkata recently, he said more could be achieved . . .
- Cooptex Buys Textile Goods For Rs. 10 Crore (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Textile goods, especially bedsheets and bed spreads, estimated at Rs. 10 crore, stagnated at the 35 weavers cooperatives in Chennimalai would be procured by the Cooptex.
- Pm Meets Kalam, Discusses Office Of Profit Bill (Tribune, T.R. Ramachandran, Jun 01, 2006)
With the prospect of the disqualification of MPs looming large in the wake of President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam returning the Office of Profit Bill for the reconsideration of Parliament, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met the First Citizen this evening . . .
- Bank Donates Tricycles To Charitable Trust For The Handicapped (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Scheme under Community Services Banking
- Iti Employees' Union Seeks Continuation Of Equipment Order . . . (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
The organisation has submitted a memorandum to the Prime Minister
BSNL has asked its units not to place orders with ITI under the quota
It is yet to receive a directive from the Centre to continue orders
- Pak-Uae Ties Scaling New Heights (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 01, 2006)
Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, who came to Pakistan for the first time in his present capacity, stayed here for a few hours but his visit has brought the two countries still closer in different sectors.
- Power Riots In Karachi (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, Jun 01, 2006)
Police fired tear-gas and baton charged a protest rally in Gulbahar and Rizvia Society in Karachi on Tuesday agitating against regular and prolonged power breakdowns.
- Burying The Kukri (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, Jun 01, 2006)
The peace process between the Nepal government and the Maoists is going as well as can be expected, with both sides agreeing to hold constituent assembly elections and to a 25-point code of conduct for further negotiations.
- Obliterate The Tamil Tigers (Pioneer, G Parthasarathy, Jun 01, 2006)
On May 21, 1991, a suicide bomber strapped with explosives deputed by the LTTE chief Velupillai Prabhakaran blew herself up and assassinated former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. Prabhakaran, who faces charges of involvement in Rajiv Gandhi's . . .
- Reliance Not Given Land At Concessional Rate: Hooda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
INLD had been making baseless allegations
- Round Table Politics: Jihad And Kebabs (Hindu, PRAVEEN SWAMI, Jun 01, 2006)
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's round-table process calls for a transfiguration of political attitudes in New Delhi and Srinagar.
- Temples And Traditions (Hindu, A. Srivathsan, Jun 01, 2006)
Opening up of temples and the priesthood to all castes is part of the fight against discrimination based on birth.
- Corporation Bank Launches Corpbullet (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Corporation Bank has launched a new online money transfer facility `CorpBullet'.
- Indian Bank Reduces Capital (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Declares a dividend of Rs. 101 cr. after twelve years
Accumulated losses wiped out
Reports net profit of Rs. 504.47 cr.
- Bank Of India Net Doubles (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Bank of India has reported a total income of Rs. 8,213 crore for 2005-06 against Rs. 7,187 crore in the previous year.
- Pnb Housing Achieves 52 P.C. Rise In Profit (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
PNB Housing Finance has achieved 52 per cent growth in net profit before tax at Rs. 25.06 crore in the year ended March 31, 2006, against Rs. 16.45 crore in the previous year. The net profit after tax rose to Rs. 17.82 crore from Rs. 11.22 crore.
- Canara Bank Targets Villages For Financial Inclusion (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
Canara Bank has launched an ambitious programme for 100 per cent financial inclusion in 1,400 villages spread across the country before the end of June.
- A Smart Approach To Iran (Washington Post, Editorial, Washington Post, Jun 01, 2006)
The bush administration's offer yesterday to join negotiations with Iran was well tailored.
- Rice's Choice For Iran (Boston Globe, Editorial, Boston Globe, Jun 01, 2006)
The bush administration's dramatic turnabout on direct negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program is the right thing to do, and it appears to have been done at the right time.
- Washington's Iran Gambit (Jerusalem Post, Correspondent or Reporter, Jun 01, 2006)
The diplomatic track attempting to block Iran's quest for nuclear weapons is at a critical stage. Washington has agreed to join the Europeans in talks with Teheran, provided that Iran suspends uranium enrichment and reprocessing activities.
- Quotas Are Not The Issue (Indian Express, Bibek Debroy, May 31, 2006)
Everyone flags or rather flogs India’s demographic dividend now.
- Of A Leader And A Hero (Business Line, Rasheeda Bhagat , May 31, 2006)
Ms Jayalalithaa deciding to take on the mantle of leading the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly and Aamir Khan refusing to recede from his position even as his new release is threatened in Gujarat brought out the leader and the hero.
- Empire Building (The Financial Express, Editorial, Financial Express, May 31, 2006)
Whom should the new Financial Intelli-gence Unit in the Union government report to? There are some differences within the finance ministry on this.
- Both Sides Of Reservation (Indian Express, Editorial, Indian Express, May 31, 2006)
Realising the importance of the quota debate, ‘People’s Democracy’ carries a number of comments on OBC reservations in the latest issue.
- Reply After 24 Hours! (Deccan Herald, Amrit Sadhana, May 31, 2006)
It is a common experience that when we are insulted, the natural reaction is to immediately get angry and hit back.
- Bjp’S Latest Rider: Form Panel (Indian Express, Pradeep Kaushal, May 31, 2006)
While backing OBC quotas, the BJP added a new rider today. The party national executive demanded that the Government appoint an expert committee to subserve ‘‘three obligations’’ — the space for merit and excellence of institutions is not reduced . . .
- No Headway In Us-India Trade Talks (Times of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
It was a familiar sight with the United States and India on Tuesday seeking benefits from each other to improve trade and investment but in the end there was little progress beyond a reaffirmation of earlier commitments.
- Indo-Pak Talks On Friendly Exchanges On June 1 (Tribune, K.J.M. Varma, May 31, 2006)
The official-level talks between India and Pakistan under the third round of the composite dialogue process are poised to come to an end with the parleys on the promotion of friendly exchanges which will take place in New Delhi on June 1.
- 'What Should I Apologise For?' (OutLook, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
He was in Spain, attending a friend's wedding and participating in the Imagine India film festival, when Fanaa's producer Aditya Chopra and director Kunal Kohli informed Aamir Khan about the ban imposed on his latest release by cinema associations . . .
- Par For The Course (Statesman, Editorial, Statesman, May 31, 2006)
Less than a week ago, Nirupam Sen, the state’s industries minister, sought to draw a dividing line between ideological and practical interests on the question of modernisation of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.
- Saving The Serendip (Business Line, G. Parthasarathy, May 31, 2006)
While the EU has shown forbearance in dealing with the LTTE, it is now clear that the patience of the international community is wearing thin.
- "Several People Have Refused The Nobel" (Deccan Herald, Marianne de Nazareth, May 31, 2006)
Bangalore is famous the world over as home to a number of hi-tech multi-national companies and world class colleges. Infact we have been brought into Bangalore by Ericsson
- Infosys' Land Search For Kolkata Centre Continues (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
An Infosys Technologies' team today saw yet another piece of land for a possible development centre in Kolkata.
- Rbi Fines Bob Rs 5 Lakh For Crr & Slr Breach (Business Standard, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today slapped a fine of Rs 5 lakh on government-owned Bank of Baroda (BoB) for maintaining lower cash reserve ratio (CRR) and statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) in violation of the Banking Regulation Act.
- Independent Valuation Of M&as Feasible? (The Economic Times, K. Cherian Varghese , May 31, 2006)
There is a global tendency to move towards bigger organisations to seize the benefits of economies of scale and to reduce the operating cost.
- Perils Of Abstraction (The Economic Times, Editorial, Economic Times, May 31, 2006)
In March 2005 private equity firm Warburg Pincus, sold $560 million worth of Bharti Televentures’ stock in 28 minutes on the BSE.
- Language Of Caste (Times of India, Editorial, The Times of India, May 31, 2006)
In many ways, caste is about numbers. The political consensus we have for creating OBC quotas in central educational institutions is largely because parties are aware of the electoral clout of the other backward classes.
- Quota: Bjp Meet Endorses Rajnath Stand (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
Differing voices heard at executive
- Tn: Mdmk, Dpi Boycott Assembly Proceedings (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
Mdmk and DPI, allies of the AIADMK, today boycotted the Tamil Nadu assembly proceedings and decided to stay away from the House tomorrow, the last day of the session.
- Sensex Plunges 385 Points In Early Trade (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
Tracking global trends, the domestic stock markets also witnessed a crash, with the Bombay Stock Exchange's Sensitive index (Sensex) falling by nearly 385 points today in early trade.
- Cement Cartel (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 31, 2006)
The remarks of finance adviser Ashfaq Hassan Khan reporting the stand taken by the government against the shenanigans of the sugar cartel are baffling to say the least. Quoting from the observations of the federal cabinet's economic coordination . . .
- President Returns Office Of Profit Bill (Press Trust of India, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
In a dampner on efforts to exempt a number of posts from the purview of Office of Profit, President A P J Abdul Kalam today returned the Bill on the issue for recosideration by both houses of Parliament.
- Eu Trade Boss Welcomes June Wto Meeting, Sees Risk (Reuters, William Schomberg, May 31, 2006)
Europe's trade chief welcomed a call by the World Trade Organisation on Tuesday for top negotiators to meet in June to seek a key part of a global trade deal, but he warned the round still faced potential disaster.
- Tigers On Eu Terror List (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
The EU listed Sri Lanka’s rebel LTTE as a banned terrorist organisation today amid a sharp escalation in clashes between it and the military, EU diplomats said.
- A Deeper Kind Of Happiness (Deccan Herald, Editorial, The Deccan Herald, May 31, 2006)
The self-help culture is making us miserable. We need to give ourselves permission to be human, says Harvard guru Tal Ben-Shahar
- Us Treasury Secretary Resigns (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
Treasury secretary John Snow has resigned and will be replaced by Goldman Sachs chairman Henry M. Paulson Jr, a senior administration official said today, in another chapter of a White House shake-up to revive President George W. Bush’s troubled . . .
- Pandora’S Box Awaits Opener (Telegraph, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
The independent commission that students opposing the proposed 27 per cent quota for Other Backward Classes have demanded might be a Pandora’s box in India’s vote-bank politics.
- Book On Rotary Club's History Released (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
It traces landmark events, including two long-term projects
- Tracing A Pilgrim’S Trail (Deccan Herald, Shishir Prashant , May 31, 2006)
The yatra season in Uttaranchal has just started and pilgrims are coming from every nook and corner to pay their obeisance to Badrinath, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines perched on the lofty peaks of the Himalayas.
- Win To Deface (Telegraph, Editorial, The Telegraph, May 31, 2006)
Everybody likes to win. But victory celebrations are usually followed by responsible behaviour from the winner, and the resumption of normal business.
- Stop Caste-Based Divide And Rule (Tribune, Ranjit Singh Ghuman, May 31, 2006)
Reservations are being used today as an instrument to capture power and divide and rule.
- India On Canvas (Tribune, Manjeet Kripalani, May 31, 2006)
What has been the best investment in India in recent years? No, it is not shares of an outsourcing firm such as Wipro, TCS or Infosys.
- Bjp Divided Over Obc Quota Issue (Tribune, S Satyanarayanan, May 31, 2006)
Divisions within the BJP over the party’s stand on the OBC quota issue came to fore today even as the party’s National Executive unanimously adopted a resolution which supported OBC quotas in higher educational institutions while suggesting the . . .
- Trend-Setting Fund (Pakistan Observer, Editorial, Pakistan Observer, May 31, 2006)
Abraaj Capital has announced the launch of first-ever offshore fund for Pakistan by its portfolio firm BMA capital. The 300 million dollar fund is aimed at investors who are interested in taking advantage of the growth opportunities Pakistan presents . .
- Big Trouble In A Small Country (Dawn, Mahir Ali, May 31, 2006)
East Timor was supposed to be a United Nations success story. Yet in recent weeks, a mere four years into its journey as an independent nation, it has exploded into violence, exhibiting many of the symptoms of state failure.
- A Fitting Response (Dawn, Editorial, Dawn, May 31, 2006)
In a welcome move, the government has decided to continue the policy of duty-free cement import.
- Bsnl Challenges Trai Order (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
Bsnl on Tuesday moved TDSAT against the regulator's order, asking the company to reduce carriage charges from 65 paise to 20 paise a minute irrespective of the distance.
- Rbi Imposes Fine On Bank Of Baroda (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
The Reserve Bank of India on Tuesday imposed a penalty of Rs. 5 lakh on Bank of Baroda for violation of the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949.
- Vijaya Bank To Step Up Jewel Loans (Hindu, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
Move linked to lower risk in the portfolio
This portfolio [potential] can be Rs. 1,000 crore'
Plans to conduct Vijaya Adalat
Proposes to raise Rs. 200-300 cr. tier-II capital
- India Shines At Hannover Tech Fair (Daily Excelsior, Ajay Kaul, May 31, 2006)
The way the world looks at India's changing fast. Viewed as a country of snake charmers a few decades back, India is now seen as a nation set to be a major power in the world, particularly in the economic field.
- Bjp Dubs Pm 'An Object Of Pity' (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, May 31, 2006)
In a multi-pronged attack on UPA for its "failure on all fronts" the BJP on Tuesday dubbed Prime Minister as "an object of pity who could be easily pushed around".
- Bjp Upholds Quota, Adds 'Don't Compromise Merit' (Pioneer, Yogesh Vajpeyi, May 31, 2006)
On Tuesday, the National Executive of the BJP endorsed 27 per cent reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) but without compromising on merit and excellence.
- The Mind Of A Maobadi (Pioneer, Ashok K Mehta, May 31, 2006)
Fifty-one year old Suresh is a Magar, Jan Jati (tribal), the hardcore of the 10-year long Maoist movement in Nepal.
- Dawn Of A New Era In Nepal (Daily Excelsior, Subhashis Mittra, May 31, 2006)
A new era has dawned in Nepal. In a historic declaration, the revived Parliament adopted resolutions that not only stripped the King of his title as the Supreme Commander of the Royal Nepal Army, but also brought his private property and earnings . . .
- Arjun Singh’S Politics (Statesman, Rajinder Puri, May 31, 2006)
Reservation And The Politics Of Reservation!
- Cong, Left Differences Paralysing Economic Decision Making:bjp (Daily Excelsior, Correspondent or Reporter, May 31, 2006)
Charging the UPA Government with being indecisive, BJP today said ideological contradictions between Congress and Left have paralysed economic decision making process in the country.
- The Economics And Politics Of Growth (The Financial Express, Rahul Bajaj, May 31, 2006)
Business functions in a democracy of quality and politics in a democracy of quantity
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